Location & SalaryNorthern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital – Smart Road, MODBURY, SA 5092Salary: $102,171 - $108,071 p.a.– ASO6 Temporary/ Full-Time/ up until 4 December 2026About Us The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) provides care for more than 400,000 people living in the northern metropolitan area of Adelaide and boasts newly redeveloped wards and Emergency and Outpatient Departments, with plans for the addition of more brand‐new facilities in the near future. NALHN provides a full range of high‐quality medical, surgical, maternity, diagnostic, emergency and support services. NALHN offers a range of primary health care services across the northern metropolitan area of Adelaide, with a focus on providing preventive and health promoting programs in the community, and transition and hospital substitution and avoidance programs targeted at chronic disease and frail aged.With a workforce of almost 7,500 employees, NALHN works to ensure quality and timely delivery of health care, whilst building a highly skilled, engaged and resilient workforce based on a culture of collaboration, respect, integrity and accountability.Our core values of respect, integrity and accountability underpin our commitment to provide excellence in care, innovation, creativity, leadership and equity in service provision and health outcomes to the Northern area communities.At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.Benefits of working at NALHN From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you'll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.Across SA Health there are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and career at any of our metropolitan or regional sites.Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.About You Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Senior Communications Advisor looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.About the Role Join SA Health as a Senior Communications Advisor at Northern Adelaide Local Health Network's Modbury Hospital, where you will play a key role in advancing healthcare communication across Adelaide's northern communities.This full‐time, long‐term contract position runs until 4 December 2026, offering stability and the chance to make a meaningful impact in South Australia's largest health system. Based in Adelaide's northern metropolitan area, you will work within our established healthcare network that serves over 370,000 residents.Responsibilities and QualificationsDevelop and implement strategic communication plans for hospital services and community health initiativesManage internal and external communications, including media relations and stakeholder engagementCreate compelling content across multiple platforms to promote health services and public health messagesSupport crisis communication management and provide expert advice to senior leadershipCollaborate with clinical teams to translate complex medical information for diverse audiencesExtensive experience in strategic communications, preferably within healthcare or government sectorsStrong writing skills with ability to adapt messaging for various stakeholdersExperience in media relations and digital communication platformsUnderstanding of South Australian health system and community needsRelevant tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism, or related fieldThe South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part‐time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.ChecksDHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)Immunisation Risk Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 937902Enquiries Briony Pick Manager, Communications & Engagement Phone: 0402 243 432Application Closing Date 22 May 2026 - 11.55PM#J-18808-Ljbffr